SECTION 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification U S CHEMICAL & PLASTICS For Chemical Emergency: An Alco Industries Company CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 600 Nova Drive SE Massillon, OH 44646 PH 330-830-6000 - FAX 330-830-6005 PRODUCT NAME: Short Strand Fiberglass Reinforcing Body Filler PRODUCT CODE: (24059), 77040, 77041, 77042 SYNONYM/CROSS REFERENCE: Polyester Paste SCHEDULE B NUMBER: 3214.10.0090 SECTION 2 Hazard Identification OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: ACUTE EFFECTS: EYES: Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or swelling. SKIN: Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness), Dermatitis, defatting may be readily absorbed through the skin. INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. Aspiration of material into lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. INGESTION: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: skin, inhalation, eyes SECTION 3 Composition, Information or Ingredients INGREDIENTS WGT% CAS # Styrene 15-20% 100-42-5 Non-Fibrous Talc 40-50% 14807-96-6 Castor Oil Derivative 1-5 % 8001-78-3 Fiberglass (Milled) 0-5 % 65997-17-3 Calcium Metasilicate 5-15% 13983-17-0 Calcium Carbonate 5-15% 1317-65-3, 471-34-1 Page 1 of 5
SECTION 4 First Aid Measures INHALATION: If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to a well-ventilated area. Make them comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Consult a physician. SKIN: For skin contact, wash promptly with soap and excess water. EYES: For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes. Consult a physician. INGESTION: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Call a physician immediately. SECTION 5 Fire-Fighting Measures FLASH POINT: 89 F/31.7 C Seta Flash Closed cup LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fight like a fuel oil fire. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray. Firefighter should wear OSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Closed containers exposed to high temperatures, such as fire conditions may rupture. SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures SPILLS, LEAK OR RELEASE: Ventilate area. Remove all possible sources of ignition. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Contain spill with inert absorbent. SECTION 7 Handling and Storage STORAGE AND HANDLING: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing vapors. Do not store the product above 100 F/38 C. Do not flame, cut, braze weld or melt empty containers. Keep the product away from heat, open flame, and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizers. SECTION 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection INGREDIENTS CAS # TLV/PEL Styrene 100-42-5 ACGIH TLV 20 ppm, STEL 40 ppm OSHA PEL 100 ppm, CPEL 200 ppm (See Health Hazard Info) Non-Fibrous Talc 14807-96-6 ACGIH TWA 2 mg/m 3, OSHA TLV 20 mppcf Castor Oil Derivative 8001-78-3 OSHA PEL 15 mg/m 3 Fiberglass (Milled) 65997-17-3 ACGIH PEL 15 mg/m 3 Calcium Metasilicate 13983-17-0 ACGIH PEL 15 mg/m 3 Calcium Carbonate 1317-65-3, 471-34-1 ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m 3 Page 2 of 5
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If component TLV limits are exceeded, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator to remove vapors. Use an air-supplied respirator if necessary. VENTILATION: Use adequate ventilation in volume and pattern to keep TLV/PEL below recommended levels. Explosion-proof ventilation may be necessary. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: To prevent prolonged exposure use rubber gloves; solvents may be absorbed through the skin. EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses or goggles with splash guards or side shields. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact. SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties APPEARANCE: Green paste, fibrous texture SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.65 VAPOR PRESSURE (mmhg): Heavier than air BOILING POINT: N/Av VAPOR DENSITY: Heavier than air EVAPORATION RATE (Ethyl Ether = 1): Slower than Ethyl Ether VOLATILES BY WEIGHT: 13-20% SOLUBILITY IN WATER: None VOC: Grams/Liter = less exempts 242; Loss upon curing approx. 2.0 g/l SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Open flames, sparks, heat, electrical and static discharge. INCOMPATIBILITY MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Carbon. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. SECTION 11 Toxicological Information CHRONIC EFFECTS: Overexposure to this material has apparently been known to cause the following effects in lab animals: Eye, skin, lung, and central nervous system damage. CARCINOGEN: YES NO X TERATOGEN: YES NO X MUTAGEN: YES NO X STYRENE CARCINOGENICITY Styrene is listed by IARC to be a possible carcinogen. Styrene studies have shown that Styrene causes cancer in certain laboratory animals. However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that Styrene is a human carcinogen. Page 3 of 5
SECTION 12 Ecological Information N/E SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. SECTION 14 Transport Information For Ground Transport: In USA Consumer Commodity ORM-D or Limited Quantity For Air Transport: Must be re-boxed to UN specified packaging in quantities of no more than 5 kg per fiberboard box UN3269, Polyester Resin Kit, 3, PGIII Packing Instruction 370 For Ocean Transport: UN3269, Polyester Resin Kit, 3, PGIII, F/P 31.7 C EMS # F-E, S-D, In limited quantity SECTION 15 Regulatory Information CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Trace amounts of some chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm may be present in this product. SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372: CHEMICAL NAME CAS % BY WGT Styrene 100-42-5 15-20% This information must be included in all that are copied and distributed for this chemical. SECTION 16 Other Information HMIS RATING: Health 2 4 = Extreme Fire 3 3 = High Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 1 = Slight 0 = Insignificant Personal Protection - See Section VIII Page 4 of 5
ABBREVIATIONS IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health TLV = Threshold Limit Value PEL = Permissible Emission Level DOT = Department of Transportation NTP = National Toxicology Program N/AV = Not Available N/AP = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established N/D = Not Determined PREPARED BY: U S CHEMICAL & PLASTICS An Alco Industries Company 600 NOVA DRIVE SE MASSILLON, OH 44646 DATE REVIEWED: January 18, 2011 DATE REVISED: May 17, 2011 REVISION: Section 14 TELEPHONE NBR: 330-830-6000 FAX NBR: 330-830-6005 The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and from data presented in various technical publications. It is the user s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of the safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the Company to make sure that the is the latest one issued. Page 5 of 5